How does Samsung Internet load favicons?

Samsung Internet discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.

Does Samsung Internet support SVG favicons?

Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.

Why is my favicon not updating in Samsung Internet?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Samsung Internet.

Favicon for Samsung Internet

Samsung Internet on Galaxy devices prioritizes web app manifest icons for Add to Home Screen and high-DPI AMOLED displays.

Engine

blink

Preferred size

192×192

Formats

ICO, PNG, WEBP

Supported formats

ICO favicon support
PNG favicon support
WEBP favicon support
Preferred tab size: 192×192
Blink rendering engine

Browser-specific quirks

Dark mode AMOLED themes use pure black tabs—light icons need halos.
Samsung Dex desktop mode enlarges favicons in tab bars.
Ad blockers bundled with Samsung Internet do not block first-party icons.
Home screen shortcuts bypass favicon.ico entirely.
Video assistant overlay shows favicon beside domain name.

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All devices

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Frequently asked questions

1How does Samsung Internet load favicons?: Samsung Internet discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.
2Does Samsung Internet support SVG favicons?: Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.
3Why is my favicon not updating in Samsung Internet?: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Samsung Internet.